Subtract 3/60 from 15/24
15/24 - 3/60 is 23/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
3/60 = 3 × 2/60 × 2 = 6/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/120 - 6/120 = 75 - 6/120 = 69/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/40
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